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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.93, 373.71 and 188.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.93, 373.71 and 188.06 is: 259.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.93 : 373.71 = 188.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.93/373.71 = 188.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.93x = 373.71 × 188.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.93x = 70,278.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,278.03/270.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.40

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